Sermons on Family Circus:

Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Who's Not Ashamed?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2015

When most hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the declaration by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." In this study, we focus on two lesser known passages that speak of another person who has said they are “not ashamed”.

When most students of the New Testament hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the famous pronouncement by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first and also to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Issues In Aging: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

MOST OF THE CHANGES WE SHALL SEE IN LIFE WILL HAPPEN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS. MANY WILL NOT BE PLEASANT AND WILL BRING ABOUT A MIXED BAG OF RESPONSES, HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THOSE WITH DIMENTIA AND ALSHEIMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

ISSUES IN AGING: PART II ROMANS 12:9-18 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING, BY LOOKING AT THE CHALLENGES THAT WE WILL FACE, IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AS WE GROW OLDER. ONE PERSON I READ COMPARED OUR SENIOR YEARS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF A FOOTBALL GAME. YOU COULD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transfer Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Most parents want to transfer their good character traits to their children, while not transferring vices, weaknesses, and failures to them. We need to put ourselves in a position where God’s grace is being transferred to us so we have something to give.

Transfer of Grace Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope-- the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian Is... A Church Member Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Some of the benefits of being active in a local church (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson's booklet, The Family of God, Chapter 1, When You Become a Christian, pgs. 9-14)

HoHum: There are four main bones in every organization including the church. The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem. The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else. The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything. The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011

The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Worship

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

“Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: *other

Avoiding The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010

Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Parents: Train Your Children Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon 4 of 6 in the 2003 Calvary Family Series. We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? Let’s look in the Bible for timeless advice.

PARENTS Calvary Baptist Church June 1, 2003 We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? We need men and women, but God only gives us boys and girls.Let’s look in the Bible for timeless ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Home Work - Pt. 1 - Working Dads Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 12, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 1 – Working Dads I know very few people who ever enjoyed home work. I am sure that many of you, like me, did everything you could do to avoid homework! Make up lame excuses like my dog ate it! It wasn’t something that was fun. If you didn’t do it you got in trouble ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How A Man Loves His Wife & Children

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This sermon deals with the challenge of men seeing their family as God's tool to make men holy rather than happy.

How Does A Man Show Love For His Family God has placed within every man the potential for greatness when it comes to being a leader in his family. One can be a great husband or a great father regardless of the amount of money he has in the bank, regardless of the color of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Two Adoption Stories

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011

My personal journey in realizing my part in God’s family

Spiritual Adoption Romans 8:12-17 I want to tell you a story today about a little fellow named Jason. The circumstances that Jason was born into not entirely clear. What we do know is that his birth parents, for what ever reason, decided not to care for him or could not care for him. Instead they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

For Fathers, For Kids

Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole on the responsibility of fathers to guide, guard, and govern their families and children.

(Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introductory Texts 1. Malachi 4:6 2. Romans 5:15 3. John 8:39 The Works of Abraham 1. Abraham obtained righteousness by faith. 2. He tithed. 3. He rescued Lot with 318 servants trained in his own household. 4. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Eloise Fergurson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 23, 2011

This is a eulogy for a woman who believed in God but was not a part of a local church. She was greatly loved by her family and community.

Eloise Fergurson by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Psalm 97:1-7,11 John 14:1-6 Eloise Fergurgson On September 27, 1920, God decided to give the world a special gift in the form of a tiny little girl by the name of Eloise in a small section of place called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed